Open Gateway is to 5G what Social Media was to 3G. EVOLUTION! 🚀 Reflecting on the Acceleration of Communication and the Dawn of New Industries 🚀 As we stand on the cusp of yet another monumental shift in the world of connectivity with 5G, it’s fascinating to look back at how each leap in communication technology has paved the way for entirely new industries and transformed our society. From the introduction of the railway in 1830, which connected distant lands and people, to the advent of Morse Code in 1840, enabling long-distance communication at unprecedented speeds; from the establishment of the Pony Express, to the groundbreaking invention of the telephone in 1876, each innovation has brought the world closer together, making information and communication instant and boundless. The journey didn’t stop there—radio in the 1890s brought voices and music to our living rooms, and television in the 1920s added the magic of moving images. The creation of ARPA (the precursor to the internet) in 1960, and the development of fiber optics in the 1970s, revolutionized data transmission, culminating in the mobile phone era starting in 1973 and the commercial internet in 1990, changing how we interact with the world and each other. The arrival of 2G in 1991 and the explosion of social media in the early 2000s further democratized information and connectivity. The advancements continued with 3G in 2001, 4G in 2009, and now 5G in 2019, each step opening up new possibilities for innovation, collaboration, and global connectivity. 🌐 Join Us and our founder Nick Venezia at the Keynote: OPEN GATEWAY - THE ART OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE 🌐 📅 When: Mon, 26 Feb, 09:30 - 10:45 CET 📍 Where: MWC Main Stage, Hall 4 (Hybrid Session) In our keynote, we will explore how 5G is poised to usher in a new era, accounting for 1.2 billion connections by 2025, and powering a digital economy where technology-first is the new norm. The session will delve into “Open Gateway,” an ambitious initiative aimed at creating an open and unified ecosystem to leverage the full potential of 5G, fostering global partnerships, and ensuring fair governance. This is a pivotal moment for every industry to embrace open connectivity and lead the way towards a future filled with endless possibilities. Let’s explore how we can collectively build a sustainable, technology-driven world. 💡 This is more than a technological evolution; it’s a global movement towards a more connected, innovative, and inclusive future. Let’s be part of this transformative journey. #5G #DigitalTransformation #OpenConnectivity #MWC #Innovation #FutureTech
📅 Mark your calendars for Mighty Monday at #MWC24! 🙌 We can't wait to hear from the titans of tech and the giants of the #connectivity ecosystem – the people creating tomorrow’s opportunities 🚀 👇 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟭: 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 ✔️ Mats Granryd, GSMA ✔️ José María Álvarez-Pallete, Telefonica ✔️ Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone ✔️ Jie Yang, China Mobile International Limited ✔️ Nick Venezia, Centillion Group ✔️ Jason Zander, Microsoft ✔️ Christel Heydemann, Orange 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟮: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝘀 ✔️ Julie Sweet, Accenture ✔️ Frehiwot Tamru, ethio telecom ✔️ Vicki Brady, Telstra ✔️ Tim Höttges, Deutsche Telekom ✔️ Kaan Terzioglu, VEON ✔️ Mike Fries, Liberty Global 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟯: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 ✔️ Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind ✔️ Steven Levy, WIRED 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟰: 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀 ✔️ Tim Höttges, Deutsche Telekom ✔️ Christel Heydemann, Orange ✔️ Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone ✔️ José María Álvarez-Pallete, Telefonica 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟱: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮 ✔️ Michael Dell, Dell Technologies ✔️ Brad Smith, Microsoft Explore the agenda and start planning your experience 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRnbkc4w